This collection, "The Works of Samuel Johnson: The Adventurer and Idler," presents the complete essays from two significant periodicals of 18th-century England. Samuel Johnson, a towering figure of English literature, showcases his characteristic wit, wisdom, and moral insight in these accessible and engaging writings. Originally published in serial form, these essays cover a wide range of topics, from social manners and literary criticism to philosophical reflections on human nature. Edited by Arthur Murphy, this edition ...
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This collection, "The Works of Samuel Johnson: The Adventurer and Idler," presents the complete essays from two significant periodicals of 18th-century England. Samuel Johnson, a towering figure of English literature, showcases his characteristic wit, wisdom, and moral insight in these accessible and engaging writings. Originally published in serial form, these essays cover a wide range of topics, from social manners and literary criticism to philosophical reflections on human nature. Edited by Arthur Murphy, this edition offers readers a comprehensive view of Johnson's contributions to periodical literature, capturing the spirit of the Enlightenment and the burgeoning public sphere. "The Adventurer" and "The Idler" remain valuable resources for understanding the intellectual and cultural landscape of Georgian England and continue to resonate with readers seeking timeless wisdom and elegant prose. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Volume XI. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. The book shows signs of wear and tear. The binding has been fixed somwhat. The pages are age-toned and the corners of both and the front and rear covers are bumped Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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Volume XIV. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. The binding is very loose, causing the pages to be loose. The book is very worn and age-toned. the corners on both the front and rear covers are bumped Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
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Volume XIII. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. The book is worn and age-toned. The corners apear to be bumped. They pages themselves are age-tned and appear somewhat loose. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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Volume 4. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Covers worn. Pages uncut. Some foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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